I ended up actually ordering another of the ones I had before, after realizing that it lasted a solid 5 years of my abuse, and how handy both the variable temperature feature and handle type are. It is a Grizzly HO800, and I received it yesterday and it is working well.

Can't kick about the price, either.

Thanks guys, all set on the SPL Meter.

btw dinny, digital.

Yay!